BEST PERFORMER / ACTOR
The Art of Performance: Celebrating Exceptional Talent in Music Videos
A powerful performance can transform a music video from a simple visual into a cinematic masterpiece. The performer is not just an actor; they are the heartbeat of the story. Their expressions, movements, and energy shape the narrative, turning music into an experience that resonates on a deeper emotional level. This year, at the festival, we’re celebrating those performers who bring the music to life, creating moments that stay with us long after the screen goes dark.
What makes a performance truly special? It’s the ability to communicate emotion through every gesture, glance, and movement. A great performer uses their body and face as a canvas, translating raw feeling into something both intimate and universal. In the nominees for Best Actor/Performer, we saw extraordinary talent that went beyond acting; these performances were magnetic, drawing us in with a captivating energy that felt authentic and infectious. Each nominee embodied their role with intensity and vulnerability, elevating the entire music video.
One of the most striking qualities in this category was the use of body language and facial expressions to convey powerful emotions. From subtle moments to dramatic sequences, these performers made us feel what they were feeling, even without words. Their performances were not just memorable… they were unforgettable!
As we gear up for the festival from June 12th to 14th, we invite you to join us in celebrating these remarkable talents and cinematic storytelling that continues to push boundaries. Get ready for a celebration of artistry, passion, and the power of performance.
We can’t wait to see you there!
CREDITS (in order of appearance)
- Performer: Henka @henkacat
- Director: Kassandra Powell @thekassandrapowell
- DOP: Sam Hooper @samehhooperdop
- Editor: Sam Taylor-Edwards @samtayloredwards
ADONXS – Kiss Kiss Goodbye @ageofadonxs
- Performer: ADONXS @ageofadonkx
- Director: Jiří Horenský @real_plastonaut
- DOP: Marián Ontko @marianontko
- Editor: Vojtěch Cvrkal @vojtechcvrkal
- VFX: Three slashes @3slashes.studios
- Production Companies: SEEYA & RE:SET PRODUCTION @seeyacreative & @reset.production
Dogshow – JellyKet @d_o_g_s_h_o_w
- Performer: Rosie Terry Toogood @rosietaz
- Director, DOP & Editor: Jack Whiteley @jackwhiteley
Aufgang – Hummus @weareaufgang
- Performer: Riley Fitzgerald @riley_fitzgerald_
- Director: Leïla Macaire @leilamac
- DOP: Vadim Alsayed @vadim_alsayed
- VFX: Antoine Hache @antoinhache
- Production Company: Panorama @panorama__films
Houdi – Totally Spies @houdihood
- Performer: Line Ancel @lineancel
- Directors: Joshua Meguira & Kidhao @joshuameguira & @kidhao
- DOP: Julie Chevailler @jchevailler
- Production Company: Orsoie @orsoie.tv
Ezra Collective – God Gave Me Feet For Dancing (ft. Yazmin Lacey) @ezracollective & @yazminlacey
- Performer: Kikz Katika @kikzkatika
- Director: Tajana Tokyo
- DOP: Charlie Knight @charlie_knight_
- Editor: Amber Saunders @amber.saunders_
- VFX: Coffee & TV
- Production Copmany: Somesuch @somesuchandco
- Label: Partisan Records @partisanrecords
Zamilska feat huskie – Odyssey @zamilska
- Performer: Agnieszka Szczotka
- @agnieszka__szczotka
- Director: Marta Mach @martamartamach
- DOP: Stanisław Horodecki @stashek_horodecki
- Editor: Kuba Tomaszewicz @tomaschevich
- Production Company: Bulletproof Warsaw
- Performer: Dima Konov @mimiko4k
- Director: Sergei Pavlov @quelek
- DOP: Alina Chebotareva @che.a
- Editor: Sergei Pavlov @quelek
- Creative Producer: Alexandre Jordania @sandrarojordania
- Production Company: TEO Films @teo.films
- Performer: Éléa Ha Minh Tay @little_kyaa_
- Director: Teddy Masson @teddy.masson
CHIAMARE CASA SEMPRE LO STESSO POSTO – Chapter I
- Performer: Alessia Boccagni
- Director: Giada Bossi @giadabossi
- DOP: Francesca Pavoni @francesca_pavoni
- Editors: Filippo Patelli & Giada Bossi
- VFX: AGILE Studio
- Production Company: Withstand Film & Agile Films @withstand_film@agilefilms